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History-Making Horse Trainer Cherie DeVaux Isn’t for Everyone. But She Did It Anyway.

Like her equine champion Golden Tempo, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby may have surprised many with her success.

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Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Stuns at the Kentucky Derby: 5 Photos That Show Her Striking Resemblance to Her Mom

Dannielynn Birkhead, daughter of Anna Nicole Smith, captivated the 2026 Kentucky Derby with her striking resemblance to her mother, sparking nostalgia and media buzz.

International Business Times UK

Forget About Horses—These Two Empowering Women Ruled the Kentucky Derby in Golden Tempo’s Historic Win

What a day it was for Cherie DeVaux and Donna Brothers at Churchill Downs.

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Tradition, fashion and horse racing at the Kentucky Derby, in photos

The Kentucky Derby marks its 152nd running, continuing its legacy as America’s longest continuously held sporting event. Known as the “Run for the Roses” and the first leg of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing, the race is held each year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs…

The Independent UK

Kentucky Derby 2026: Bill Belichick and the Best-Dressed Celebrities at Churchill Downs

Here were some of the biggest sports stars and celebrities seen attending the Kentucky Derby this year.

Sports Illustrated

How to watch Kentucky Derby 2026: live stream horse racing online from anywhere

All the ways to watch Kentucky Derby 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, with Renegade the favorite for 152nd edition of the Run for the Roses.

Tom’s Guide

Betting on the Kentucky Derby is more popular than ever. So why is it so confusing?

Americans bet a record $234 million on a two-minute race last year. Getting that money down legally remains hard, thanks to Kentucky's laws.

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Kentucky Derby 2026: Answering Every Stupid Question You Might Have About Horse Racing

Here’s the inside track on what first-time viewers should know about the sport.

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At the track, on the air and behind the scenes, women make the Kentucky Derby happen

The Kentucky Oaks moving to prime time Friday is putting the best 3-year-old fillies in the spotlight under the lights

The Independent UK

How a Decision Three Decades Ago Is Pushing Japan Toward a Kentucky Derby Win

Strategic breeding starting with an American stallion and international investment have positioned Japan as a formidable force in horse racing.

Sports Illustrated

Watching the Kentucky Derby from home? Here’s how to make a perfect mint julep

More than 125,000 of the iconic cocktails are consumed annually during the two-day festival

The Independent UK

Younghoe Koo's whiff kick for the Giants may have saved a life on the way to the Kentucky Derby

When New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo botched a field goal attempt during a Monday night game this past season, Mark Toothaker laughed so hard he had a seizure and tests revealed he had a benign tumor in his head

The Independent UK

Churchill Downs: The Derby Is Just the Beginning

Churchill Downs stock is rising on HRM growth and a strategic Preakness IP deal, showing the company is far more than just the Kentucky Derby

MarketBeat

John Fanta to Work the Kentucky Derby for NBC

The versatile reporter will bring his unique style to the Churchill Downs infield.

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The Guardian - US

Churchill Downs strikes $85m deal for Preakness intellectual property rights

The owner of the Kentucky Derby will acquire the IP tied to the Preakness amid amid broader questions about the future of the Triple Crown schedule

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What the 2026 Kentucky Derby Odds Reveal About Emerging Contenders

The road to the Kentucky Derby is always shaped as much by perception as performance, and 2026 is no exception.

The Independent UK

Diane Crump, first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 77

She made history as the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race in 1969

The Sports Daily

Sovereignty wins 2025 Belmont Stakes

Sovereignty wins 2025 Belmont Stakes. This was Sovereignty's second Triple Crown win as he also won the Kentucky Derby.

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The Guardian - UK

Epsom aims to put showpiece Classic back at level of Kentucky Derby

Jim Allen, Epsom racecourse’s new general manager, is aiming to restore the Derby to its former glory and emulate the glamour of the Kentucky Derby

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Fastest Belmont Stakes Times in History

The third and final jewel of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes provides a unique challenge to the horses and jockeys. Coming in at 1.5 miles, the ' Run for the Carnations' has become synonymous with endurance.

The Sports Daily

Belmont Stakes Runners 2025 Sees Kentucky Derby Rematch

The Belmont Stakes runners, jockeys, post positions and odds are out as we are set for rematch between the Kentucky Derby first and second.

The Sports Daily

Journalism wins 2025 Preakness Stakes

Journalism wins 2025 Preakness Stakes. He was the favourite to win the Kentucky Derby, but came out on top at Pimlico.

Sports Illustrated

Every Horse in the 2025 Preakness Field, Jockeys & More

Here's every horse in the 150th Preakness Stakes in at Pimlico Race Course, including each horse's jockey and trainer.

The Sports Daily

Preakness Stakes Runners and Post Positions For 150th Renewal

The 2025 Preakness Stakes runners, jockeys and post positions are out - with the Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism heading the market.

The Guardian - US

Junior Alvarado denies he abused Sovereignty with whip during Kentucky Derby win

Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby, is considering an appeal against the fine and ban he received for overuse of his whip

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